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Rod Burton Cracks Top 40

Up and Coming Soloist Makes Key Media Appearances this Month

HOMEWOOD, Ill. – Eddie Crook Company and Morning Star Records recording artist Rod Burton’s latest single, “It’s Wonderful to Know”, has become the singer’s first Top 40 single.

The song, which has become a fan favorite, debuted at #40 last week on the SoGospelNews.com Top 40 Weekly Chart. The song bulleted five positions this week and is currently charting at #35 on the chart.

Rod Burton said, “I am so excited to see how well this song is being received by radio and fans alike. I love performing this song, and it’s exciting to see how it is affecting those who hear it!”

In addition, Rod is making notable appearances in the media this week. Rod is the featured artist this month on SGMRadio.com’s Fast Five. The Fast Five features artists who are making notable advances in their ministry and career in Gospel music in a candid Q&A setting. Rod’s Fast Five feature is currently on display on the SGMRadio.com homepage.

Also, The up and coming soloist is featured this week on Tunes4Him.com’s weekly radio program “John’s Gospel Music Show” which is hosted by popular internet DJ John Mills. The show is broadcast daily on the Tunes4Him.com radio network.

Rod recently reached a sponsorship agreement with iPodJuice (http://www.ipodjuice.com), the leading iPod battery replacement company. Under the terms of agreement, iPod Juice will partner with Rod Burton Music in ministry efforts across the country. Rod will make available and display promotional materials about the services that iPodJuice provides at his ministry and concert events.

iPodJuice is a San Antonio-based company that offers kits allowing people to replace the battery in their iPod in a matter of minutes. They can also replace the battery for customers that would rather outsource the entire job.

More information on iPodJuice can be found at http://www.ipodjuice.com/ipod-mini-battery-replacement-products.htm.

Fans are encouraged to call their local radio station and request Rod’s current single, “It’s Wonderful to Know”.

For more information on Rod Burton – visit http://www.rodburtonmusic.com.

Fans are encouraged to visit Rod’s MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/rodburtonmusic.com. Rod’s ShoutLife can be found at http://www.shoutlife.com/rodburtonmusic.

About Rod Burton
Rod Burton is one of Southern Gospel’s fastest rising soloists. Described by family and friends as an interesting cross between big city businessman and down-home country boy, Rod is winning over fans all across the country. Rod released his Morning Star Records debut, By His Grace, in the spring of 2007. His current single is “It’s Wonderful to Know.”